Seattle turns on Stadium District CCTV cameras ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

All of Seattle's CCTV cameras are expected to be up and active by the end of Friday as Mayor Wilson responds to local police partners seeking to increase security around the city during the World Cup.

Your ultimate visitors guide to Seattle for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Visiting Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, or simply looking for a summer getaway? Here is your ultimate guide to activities, food, the outdoors and more in the Emerald City.

Family seeks driver in violent Seattle hit-and-run crash

The family of Dominic Martinez is pleading for the public's help after a violent hit-and-run collision in southwest Seattle.

DNA leads to arrest in $47K jewelry theft in Marysville, WA

One year later, police have arrested a man for a high dollar burglary that happened in Marysville back in the summer of 2025. They say DNA analysis lead to a crack in the case.

Man shot and killed in Mount Vernon, WA

Mount Vernon police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Thursday evening. 

Seattle police search for downtown shooting suspect

Seattle police are searching for a suspect who shot a man in downtown early Friday morning. 

Seattle Center welcomes global fans for 39-day FIFA World Cup celebration

Fans of Mexico and South Africa gathered at Seattle Center Thursday to celebrate the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.

Renton PD debuts drone trackers, AI translators ahead of FIFA World Cup

As FIFA World Cup fans flood into the region, Renton Police deployed new technology — including automated drone trackers and AI-powered body cameras — to handle the influx of global visitors.

'Summer of Soccer' brings upgrades to Sound Transit

Sound Transit is launching several improvements to its services in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Remains found in WA in 2000 identified as missing Hawaii man

Human remains found in Olympic National Park more than 20 years ago have been identified as Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., who was reported missing in 1998.

Eastbound I-90 lanes reopen in Seattle's Mount Baker Tunnel following crash

The two right eastbound lanes inside the Mount Baker Tunnel along I-90 were briefly blocked due to a crash that happened Thursday afternoon. 

Three arrested after armed dispute, SWAT standoff at Fife, WA motel

Police arrested three people, including a teenager, following an armed confrontation and a brief SWAT standoff at a Fife motel on Wednesday. 

Victims in Longview, WA paper mill accident died from alkaline chemical burns

The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office announced it has completed autopsies on all 11 people who died in the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview last month.